Dimitra Tsouni

Finance Professional @HP Inc

🧨 ConsultingCompliance OfficerFinancial Analyst🏦 FinanceFinancial Planner

Dimitra Tsouni, as a Finance Professional at HP Inc, is responsible for managing the financial health of the company. She plays a critical role in providing financial guidance and support to the company, which often involves making important decisions on investment activities, budgeting, and managing operational costs. Her role also includes financial forecasting, reporting, and risk management. Dimitra's expertise in finance and her strategic decision-making skills are crucial in driving the company's financial success and growth.

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Work Background

HPLocalization & WW Compliance project lead

Jun. 2022Dublin, County Dublin, IrelandKey achievement: Successfully led the localization and compliance efforts for several worldwide regulatory and compliance projects, more than fifteen projects, resulting in on time implementation and ensuring that HP complies with the new regulations to avoid penalties and legal issues. • Led and managed localization and compliance projects for HP Inc, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and cultural considerations across target markets. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between compliance initiatives and business objectives. • Developed and executed project plans, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product development, project manager, IT, finance, legal, supply chain, and Tax. • Participated in all phases of project management (Design, Build, Test, Deployment and Warranty) • Assisted in the development and implementation of automated compliance monitoring systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Facilitate HP Now support tickets for local ledger compliance issues. • Monitored project performance and metrics, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project timelines, budget adherence, and quality metrics to ensure project success. • Organized and hosted weekly localization meetings with local financial controllers and other stakeholders around the world.

My ownIndependent Entrepreneur

Aug. 2020 - May. 2022GreeceKey activities and accomplishments: Despite diligent efforts and significant investment of time and resources, unforeseen challenges and market conditions ultimately posed insurmountable obstacles to the successful launch of the business. While the venture did not achieve its intended outcome, the experience provided invaluable insights, lessons learned, and skills development in areas such as entrepreneurship, project management, strategic planning, and resilience. • Identified a market opportunity and developed a comprehensive business plan outlining the company's mission, goals, and operational strategies. • Conducted extensive market research to assess the competitive landscape, target demographics, and consumer preferences. This included analyzing industry trends and gathering feedback from other business owners of hospitality industry. • Created detailed financial projections, including revenue forecasts, expense budgets, and cash flow analysis. This involved liaising with financial advisors and potential investors to secure funding and optimize financial strategies. • Collaborated with real estate agencies, designers, engineers, architects, and lawyers to search for appropriate accommodations. • Participated in a three-month Women Entrepreneurship Program facilitated by WomenDoBusiness organization. • Expanded my networking in business and be part of women entrepreneurship community. • Attended several webinars for hospitality facilitated by Hotelier Academy Greece.

GSKAssistant Financial Controller

Jan. 2019 - Jul. 2020County Dublin, IrelandKey Achievement: Improved profitability and increased Gross Margin by 5% through cost of goods sold detail management of GSK’s consumer products. • Prepared financial statements (1) the Income Statement, (2) the Balance Sheet, and (3) the Cash Flow Statement in compliance with official guidelines and requirements. • Assisted in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices. • Supported most aspects of accounting management such as account payables, order to cash and reconciled accounts for monthly or annual closing. • Participated in annual audit. Provided accurate data on time and requested documentation to external Auditors. • Reviewed gross margins, cogs/unit and prices and provided finance input to commercial decision making. • Developed and implemented of strategic and long-term financial goals for the company. • Developed, implemented, and monitored in house systems and controls.

GSKFinance Business Partner

Jun. 2018 - Dec. 2018County Dublin, IrelandKey Achievement: Attained a forecast accuracy rate of 95% across sales, gross margin, expenses, and operational profit through the development of robust monitoring tools and effective cross-functional collaboration. • Liaised with Finance and other cross-functional leads to support the creation of budget, forecast and management reports, while ensuring compliance with all quality and control requirements. • Delivered a comprehensive monthly reporting package, including monthly reviews of budget vs. actual results. • Performed strategic ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to assess business performance and facilitate decision making. • Analyzed customer profitability and evaluate promotional activities & NPDs. • Supported the three-year planning process for Sales, Cogs, A&P, Opex & Profit.

Career BreakTravelling in South America

Nov. 2017 - May. 2018South AmericaAfter 25 cities/towns, 6 countries (Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil), and seeing amazing places, experiencing different cultures, meeting beautiful people, you learn how: • to be more open to different cultures • to be happier with less • to be independent and self-sufficient • to adhere to a specific budget

HPFinancial Planning Analyst - Global

Mar. 2015 - Oct. 2017Dublin, Ireland• Liaised between global IT project management team, corporate finance team and planning team (USA, Singapore, Mexico, Puerto Rico, China, India, Spain, Ireland). • Produced regular reports on forecast, actuals, budget and presented to the management team. • Monitored finance performance (OPEX, CAPEX) and provided insights into discrepancies. • Identified cost saving opportunities and provided customized solutions. • Organized monthly PO forecast reviews with Project Managers about labor and program expenses (review forecast, accruals, releases, and others) • Involved in Short-Term & Long-Term Planning meetings for IT organization.

GSKFinancial Analyst

Dec. 2013 - Dec. 2014Greece• Actively involved in preparation and analysis of reports related to month end financial submission and Ad hoc requests • Generated and maintained monthly reports with financial information and present to the management team and other departments. Reporting of brand performance and sales performance on monthly, weekly and daily basis • Created annual Mid-Year Review plan and Budget/Forecast plan. Enhanced and redeployed an excel tool that was used for the Mid-Year Review and Planning process for Greek market • South Europe ONE BI tool Super User: 1. Created common standard reports to help business teams across South Europe in new SE BI reporting tool (Daily & Monthly sales report, Trade Control report, P&L, G2N, Trade agreement reports and other ad hoc reports) 2. Participated in UAT testing process for evaluating reports and data before system goes live 3. Delivered training to all SE BI tool users in Greece (almost 60 employees)

PepsiCoMaster Data Administrator

Feb. 2011 - Nov. 2013Athens- Established and Structured of the Master Data department in PepsiCo-IVI following the integration of PepsiCo-IVI beverages and Tasty Foods snacks in Greece. This initiative involved centralizing responsibilities and conducting comprehensive cross-functional training to ensure strict adherence to PepsiCo's procedures and standards. • Supervised of all new entries and modifications in systems for both companies. • Responsible for Corporate Audit Processes for Tasty and Corporate Audit Processes for PepsiCo-IVI. • Provided guidance & training to Master Data Clerks for Master Data's procedures. • Daily supervision of Master Data Clerk. • Organized Master Data clean ups for items, customers, and supplier’s data base. • Ensured business continuity through the creation and implementation of standard operational processes. • Designed Master Data forms (MS SharePoint) and coordinated communication with IT and business regarding end user information.

PepsiCoMaster Data Clerk

Feb. 2009 - Mar. 2011Athens• Monitored and maintained data in Tasty. Controlled accuracy and integrity of all new entries and modifications in the system (new products, customers, routes, salesmen, suppliers, employees, warehouse & locations, promotions, patterns, research, raw materials, bank accounts, fuel cards & mobiles) • Participation in COSO/SOX roll out and testing on KCs related to Master Data for Tasty

Marfin Egnatia BankTeller

Feb. 2008 - Jul. 2008Athens• Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, including deposits, withdrawals, and account transfers, while adhering to bank policies and procedures. • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and promoting bank products and services to meet customer needs.

SCA PackagingCustomer Services Administrator

Apr. 2007 - Oct. 2007AthensMain Responsibilities: • Registration and modification customer’s orders in company’s database using the CRM and the ERP systems • Daily phone customer service • Create or modify pricelists for each customer in cooperation with sales department • Update and monitoring of the company’s product catalogue

OTE S.A. Hellenic Telecommunications OrganisationTelemarketing agent

Jul. 2004 - Mar. 2005AthensMain Responsibilities: • Outbound B2B & B2C cold calling on behalf of OTE • Promoting company’s telephony packages • Lead generation, lead qualification and appointment setting

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